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AZN Gross Margin Analysis

83.6%

Updated 11h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct costs to produce its goods, and AZN's current 83.6% means it retains $0.836 of every sales dollar after those costs.

Sector Performance

95th percentile

AZN

83.6%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

82.5%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

That figure is far above the sector median of 46.4%, placing AZN in the 95th percentile among sector peers. The year-over-year change is not available, while the quarter-over-quarter change is +1.3%, improving from the prior quarter's 82.5%; a longer eight-quarter trend is also not available. The combination of an exceptionally high margin and a recent uptick suggests AZN has strong pricing power or cost control, but with limited trend history, the durability of that edge is unproven. This metric generally supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the high margin is a positive, yet the lack of a longer trend prevents a more bullish assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about AZN?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are AZN's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: HII (12.6%), VLO (12.3%), EXPD (12.3%), LMT (12.2%), EPD (12.1%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.